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F821 PTR

1989 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

165,499 mi
Last recorded165,499 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2009
Typical for 1989 Mazda 626102,707 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF821 PTR
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2009 165,499 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 165,068 miles

BODY/STRUCTURE HAS DEVELOPING CORROSION

BRAKE PIPE LOCATING CLAMP NOT USED BUT PIPES SECURE

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Jan 2008 165,065 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

BODY/STRUCTURE HAS DEVELOPING CORROSION

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 164,063 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 164,059 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 162,069 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 162,069 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

How Reliable is the Mazda 626?

Based on 311,592 MOT tests across 41,549 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,926
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
41,549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 25,332
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,530
parking brake recording little or no effort 14,211
constant velocity joint gaiter split 12,633
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,488
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F821 PTR is a 1989 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1989 Mazda 626 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 102,707 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 626 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 25,332 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F821 PTR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 626 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Mazda 626 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F821 PTR is a 1989 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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